Edward Cerninka, 82, of Avondale died March 19, 2015, at his home. Mr. Cerninka was born Oct. 17, 1932, in Jersey City, N.J., to John and Mary Cerninka. He served in the Marine Corps as a captain from 1956 to 1959, and worked as a steel salesman for 45 years. He was a member of the Knights of Columbus for 60 years, volunteered for Hamden Connecticut youth sports for 25 years and was a member of Alpha Kappa Sigma. He is survived by his wife of 60 years, Rose Marie Cerninka; and one son, Edward John Cerninka. Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. April 7 at St. Thomas Aquinas Church, 13720 W. Thomas Road in Avondale. Condolences can be sent to the family at thompsonfuneralchapel.com.